Hi all!!

I’m looking for some advice/ideas on how to make these bottoms 2-3 inches bigger around the waist. I thrifted the top and it was so cute I had to find the bottoms and the only ones I could find anywhere were a size small and I was hopeful they would fit but unfortunately they do not.

I’d like to try making them fit but I need some ideas. Ideally I’d like to keep the O rings. I’ve thought of seam ripping the inside around the O rings and adding fabric there. I’ve also thought of adding another couple rings to the hips.

Any ideas or advice is greatly appreciated!

How can I make this dress more flattering?

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Details: I'm designing a red wrap maternity dress with a ruffled hem for myself. It's for casual daily wear.

These are the ideas I've explored so far (images 1-3) and my original inspiration (images 4-5).

Because I'm pregnant, the waist line can be raised but not lowered. I can change almost anything else: hem length, neckline, skirt shape, number of ruffles, etc. I can add embroidery/lace/decoration, too. I can also choose any fabric as long as it has drape: charmeuse, velvet, crepe de chine, cotton gauze...

Wanted to see if it was even an option to try to remake this swim suit in a larger size. It looks to be mostly made of elastic strips sewn together with a zig zag stitch, but the problem is, I’m not sure what kind of elastic it is. It’s a swim suit, so I thought maybe be it was aquatic elastic, but I haven’t seen it in any colors. It’s also kind of has a “softer” finish than most elastics.

Is this a special kind of elastic with a special name? Or is this something only the fashion industry has access to?

Hello! I'm planning to sew my partner a shirt and wanted to make something that would create this sort of shape. My partner likes the option to hide their hips, or shirts that billow like this one so it creates exagerated shapes. They have had top surgery so there is no need to account for breasts. What shape of shirt would you recommend to sew where tucked into a belt you could get this shape on the torso and the sleeves puff out like above?

Any transphpbia will be reported.

Thank you for your time🩷

I’m a beginner sewer and have done pretty well so far with this pattern (elastic waistband wide leg pants) but this part is driving me crazy! I have sewn the end seams together, right sides facing, but when I go to then fold it in half (step 2) the opening to feed the elastic through is on the top, not the middle of the band. I’m contemplating going rogue and just attaching the band to the pants save about two inches in the bottom and feeding the elastic through that way. Any insight would be appreciated as to what I’m doing wrong! Thanks!

Hello everyone ! I’m new to following patterns and measuring my body to help decide what size to make. The instructions on my pattern say measure at widest part of hips but points to the top of the hip bone as this is where the shorts I’m making will be sitting. I’m using non stretch fabric so I feel like I need to measure properly. The widest point on my hips is around where my legs start as I have more of pear shape, and that measures 107cm but the top of my hip bone (where it points to on the pattern) measure 97cm. Those two measurements go through three different sizes on the pattern and I’m wondering where the correct place to measure my hips would be to get the best fitting pants ?

TLDR where if the correct place to measure my hips

Hi all, when I was a kid I was on the bigger side compared to most girls. My shoulders and hip bones were wide and I didn’t grow into them until high school. The worst thing was going to stores and trying on clothes only to find that they never fit or if they did were uncomfortable making me feel even worse about my body. I ended up wearing boys button up shirts and excessively baggy pants (the only ones that would fit my hips).
Fast forward to now, my daughter has a similar build. Clothes have definitely come a long way but I still struggle to find a good fit for the same reasons. She LOVES fashion and cute outfits and it breaks my heart we can never find the right size! Stiff clothing and denim for example have NO flex so even if we find something she tends to stop wearing it because it is difficult clothing.

So I’ve challenged myself to make her fashionable AND comfortable clothes she will want to wear often.

Now I ask you all, what are your best tips, hacks, and advice for making her wardrobe let her hit her fashionista passion and be comfortable at the same time?

I’ve sketched out some fashion clothes I’ve been seeing around the sales ads, let me know if you have any other ideas!

Would that be accurate? Or even sooner?

• I don't have my seeing machine yet, and I am trying to see what to buy, have any good tutorials on general sewing? Also do the needles need to be specific for my machine?

I've added the strap to the bag and it seems to be handling items pretty well so Ig I should stitch it all now?

Going to be using straight stitches but still kinda worried that it won't be a functional bag but after this test.. It should be fine?

The reason why I'm worried is bc the fabrics that I'm using are not the typical fabrics used for bags (like sweatpant material and jeggings) but after this test...it seems to be okay?

Also I did attach this vid to another sub so if u see the same vid again, that's why

Hi guys kind of new to sewing, done it for years but really only know the VERY basics. I have a simple and cheap machine (regrettably) and it's fine for a while then it CONSTANTLY snaps the top thread again and again. I get so fed up of re-threading it and just give up.

I'm using simple thin cotton fabrics, I have no idea about tentions or anything so please help!! I'm trying to make a cute bunting for my sons forest birthday and so far it's gone great until just now and I'm sat here so close to giving up 😭

Back when this used to happen on thicker fabrics i thought it was the needle so bought different ones but don't think thats the issue now, I've just sewn several meters this evening before this issue has happened.

Hello,

I am making this crochet purse (I included a photo of what it is based off of) and am now ready to sew the liner in. I didn’t realize how much of a nightmare this is!

I did hand stitch (back stitch) one side but it looked so awful I ripped it out. I am using beige thread and therefore it is very noticeable inside the purse,on the white inside liner, which is OK with me, however, the line was all jagged and crooked, and looked terrible.

I am actually a decent hand stitcher, but it was impossible to see inside the purse to put my needle in so that I was creating a straight line.

I am looking for any help or suggestions on how to do this!!!

Prior to switching threads and bobbin thread it was working perfectly and smoothly no issues

Also it’s a table mounted sewing machine when it makes this noise for some reason the bobbin pops off and falls

I’m wearing this pair of thigh-high boots in an upcoming play. When I have them on, the zippers hit into each other on the inside of my leg. Also worried they will rip my tights.

Any ideas to help smooth it out/reduce friction? I was thinking of some kind of cover?
TIA!

Can anyone phrase this in a simpler way? I’ve done patterns by this seller before and the text was often confusing, but the other ones had real pictures that helped me a little more. I’ve never done elastic or made pants but I’m so close to being done!

Bought from a thrift store in hopes of mending the sleeve.

Hello I have a problem with tension on my brother he300 we would say that when I turn the tension wheel at the beginning the tension does not apply on the spring

How much extra space would you add to the side panels of a bodice if you were making lace up ties in either side?

Would the added space be able to accommodate putting the dress on and off without a zipper or any other closure?

Would you start with a fitted bodice? Or a loose fit bodice?

Would there be a big difference if you did the lace up at the side of a wider front panel? (Versus on the side panel?)

I mainly sew flags, banners and other promotional products. Lately we've been expanding into a small production shop, so our workload has gone up a lot and my current machine just can't keep up.

After a few hours of continuous sewing it starts overheating, the stitch quality drops and I end up redoing more finished pieces than I'd like.

For those running similar production volumes what machines are you using? What's been reliable for daily all-day use?

I’ve had this sewing machine for about 2 years now and it’s given me nothing but trouble 😭

Every project I’ve done has involved me needing to rethread like every other minute. I’ve watched countless tutorials and read over the manual but I can’t seem to figure out why my thread either comes loose or snaps out of nowhere. Sometimes I’ll be having a really good run and then I pause to readjust, and boom, the thread comes out.

I want to blame the machine but I figure there are plenty of people out there with the same one that are doing just fine, so it must be my mistake. I know which way the bobbin must spin, that I need to turn the handle towards me, I have the tension set to the recommended way, I follow all the steps for the top thread and hold the threads together when I first begin and my needle is in good condition. My machine is clean as well since I’m constantly having to check to make sure there isn’t any stuck thread.

I feel like I’m doing everything right but maybe there’s just one thing I’m missing. If anyone has any advice please let me know. I’m considering just starting to hand sew at this point 🫩

Can anyone help me diagnose and/or fix my issue? I’m unable to press the foot pedal lightly enough to get a slow stitching speed. The pedal is electronic. TIA!!

So my wife dropped her brother 1034dx serger and the spool based broke. 😞 I can find replace spool bases for 1034, does anyone know if this will fit on 1034dx before I buy it?? Thank you.

Regarding the flair- I'd put myself at advanced beginner/intermediate. I'm ready for a machine upgrade, since my Singer 6234 broke and always had tension issues anyway, and the cheap secondhand machine I got to fill the gap while looking for something nicer makes me curse more than it's worth.

I am going to make car seat covers for our car because the seats in it are grey and boring. I wonder what fabric is best for this??

Also if anyone has tips for this kind of project, I would love that!

I just got my dress I’ll be wearing for my courthouse wedding ( actual wedding will be later on). what is some advice for preventing the sleeves from falling and exposing myself😆. I’ve altered and have sewn clothing before but haven’t had to work with dresses that have a low back and low v neck.

I also want to add something to the train of the skirt to hold when not standing to prevent the dress from getting dirty on the bottom! I would really appreciate advice on this!!